Prototype Assembler

Entry Level role - Can train! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Some experience in prototype assembly/lab environment preferred. KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to understand schematic drawings, and have good manual dexterity and visual acuity. Familiarity with MS Office a plus. SKILLS: All positions require experience with soldering equipment, hand tools, bobbin, toroidal, encapsulation equipment, marking equipment, wire terminating, stripping, bonding, winding, or handling equipment, and basic test equipment such as LCR meters and digital multimeters Must be able to work using a microscope or magnifying lens INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL: Internal relationships to include frequent interaction with lab personnel, design engineers, marketing staff, and sales personnel. EXTERNAL: External relationships may include infrequent contact with suppliers/vendors. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CHALLENGES This position is challenged by satisfying the requirements set forth by the production schedule and customer demands. Employees are often required to shift focus multiple times during a given day. May be required to do detailed work on a continual basis. SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES Complete assembly of prototype and first article modules and top assemblies or the winding of air core, bobbin, and toroidal coils. Finish parts, encapsulation, varnishing, and marking. Prepare parts for delivery. Ensure that products meet time mechanical and visual requirements of the specifications. Document changes or discrepancies in the parts as to design, specification, and process as they are discovered. Communicate these findings with the engineer. Material Kitting – review the bill of materials (BOM) and Quality Per Assembly (QPA) for each lab work order and identify the raw materials required. Assist the department manager in the upkeep of all lab tools and equipment and proper storage of materials. Other duties, as assigned Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: San Diego, CA 92128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Assembly: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person